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2025-2026学年高二下学期期中质量检测英语试卷
一、阅读理解
A
The Best Apps to Sell Used Books
World of Books
Everything about using World of Books is simple. When you have a book to sell, simply scan its bar code with the app’s built-in scanner. World of Books immediately gives you its price, and then automatically loads the title into your selling cart. Package your books, drop them off at a nearby shipping location, and get paid when World of Books receives the shipment.
BooksRun
Much like World of Books, the BooksRun app requires minimal work on your part. Scan the book’s bar code, get an immediate offer, and let the app automatically collect your books into a cart. Package your books with the provided shipping label, drop them off, and receive money when the package arrives.
BookScouter
Wondering which of the two previous apps will offer you the best price BookScouter can help with that. After you scan a book’s bar code, the app will pull together offers from different buyers, allowing you to sell each of your books at the best price.
Depop
While it isn’t an app specifically designed to sell books, Depop which focuses on fashion and style is a highly rated buying/selling app that has a large selection of used books. When you’re ready to sell books, you can take up to four photos, provide a description, and establish your price. When your book sells, you get paid even before you have to ship it and the shipping method is totally up to you.
1. What do World of Books and BooksRun have in common
A．Free home pickup for all packages.
B．Instant payment upon order creation.
C．Personalized pricing based on photos.
D．Automatic price offering after scanning.
2. What role does BookScouter mainly play for book sellers
A．A book bar code scanner.
B．A price comparison platform.
C．A buyer-seller communication tool.
D．A pricing recommendation assistant.
3. In which aspect is Depop different from the other apps
A．Its user reviews are not ideal.
B．Sellers get paid at a better price.
C．It requires more work from sellers.
D．It only has a limited number of books for sale.
B
“Someone has already released the findings ahead of us.” I woke up to this alarming news in an email from my adviser midway through the third year of my PhD. I was shocked. Just 6 months earlier, after 2 years of failures and dead ends, I had finally found a promising research direction to follow. I had devoted all my efforts to the research, only to find that a preprint had beaten me to it. I began to panic. Was my PhD not meant to be Should I cut my losses and leave my program
I sought advice from family members, friends, classmates, and former advisers. In the end, I realized I was the only one who could choose my future. I thought about how, ever since learning why clouds form different shapes in the fourth grade, I can’t help but share fun science facts with my friends and family. I remembered how watching the movie Jurassic Park as a young teen had introduced me to biology and encouraged me to pursue it. After reflecting on what gave me joy, I saw a new career path: informing and inspiring the public about scientific knowledge as a communicator.
But I still had to decide whether to finish my PhD. I sought advice from professionals working in science communication. Some said having a PhD could give me an edge with potential employers; others said all that mattered was whether I could effectively communicate complex scientific topics. Again, only I could decide. After much debate, I decided I would rather spend a few more years trying to get the PhD, in case it turned out to be an advantage in the future.
I will soon finish my PhD, with plans to find a role in science communication after I graduate while many other PhD students are still unsure about their career paths. In the end, I’m grateful someone beat me. Losing my project forced me to reflect on my desires and find an unexpected direction toward a brighter future.
4. What did the author think about his PhD study after hearing the news
A．He should work even harder.
B．He needed more research ideas.
C．He had chosen the wrong adviser.
D．He might not be the right person for it.
5. What helped the author decide on his future career
A．Discussing with his former teachers.
B．Looking back at what he truly loved.
C．Learning from other students’ choices.
D．Finding a job in science communication.
6. Why did the author choose to finish his PhD
A．He was advised to do so by experts.
B．He thought it might benefit him later.
C．He wanted to prove himself to others.
D．He had no better plan for the moment.
7. What can we learn from the author’s story
A．A dead end can lead to a new start.
B．Learning should be a gradual process.
C．Hard work always pays off in the end.
D．Joy can only be found in a job one loves.
C
Weaver ants’ feet have an incredibly strong grip (抓力) — individual members of one species can, without slipping, hold an entire dead bird hanging off the edge of a table. The mighty insects rarely work alone, and they strategically use their grippy feet to become ever more efficient at pulling leaf tips. In contrast to typical human behavior, ants work harder in larger groups than when alone to pull comparatively huge weights.
In a measurable phenomenon called the Ringelmann effect, the more humans join a team, the less effort each individual member tends to apply. Researchers generally owe this to reduced motivation and the difficulty of coordinating (协调) more people. “When you’re pulling on a rope, like a tug-of-war, it’s actually less efficient to have more people lined up,” says biologist Chris Reid, co-author on a new study in Current Biology.
Reid and his colleagues connected the tip of a paper leaf to a force-measuring device and filmed weaver ants pulling the tip back across the leaf to fold it. They found single ants pulled 59 times their weight on average, but individuals in groups of 15 pulled 103 times their weight. The more ants were included, the sharper the efficiency increase.
To make this happen, the ants form chains of two to four, one behind the other. The front ants bent their legs and pulled hard at the leaf tip with their strong mouthparts while the rear (后面的) ants held the leaf still. The researchers propose these pulling chains could act like force wheels. The front ants are “active pullers,” and the rear ants are the “passive resisters” — they grab on to the front ants’ bodies, plant their sticky feet firmly on the leaf, and store the forces generated by the front ants, so the leaf doesn’t fly backward.
“Examples of true super-efficiency are very limited,” says ecologist Scott Powell who was not involved in the study. But along with efficient coordination, weaver ants’ physical characteristics appear to give them an edge. “The world is full of organisms solving problems in ways that are totally different from the way our brains would think to do it.”
8. What can we learn about weaver ants from paragraph 1
A．They cooperate only when hunting.
B．They carry loads beyond their weight.
C．They use grip mainly for hunting birds.
D．They work harder alone than in groups.
9. Why does the author mention the Ringelmann effect in paragraph 2
A．To explain the ants’ strong grippy feet.
B．To reveal a limitation in human teamwork.
C．To prove that motivation affects performance.
D．To stress the ants’ cooperative efficiency by contrast.
10. How do weaver ants achieve super-efficiency
A．By increasing individual pulling strength.
B．By pulling leaves separately and strongly.
C．By cooperating with clear division of labor.
D．By forming pulling chains of varying lengths.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．Weaver Ants: Masters of Cooperative Pulling.
B．Weaver Ants: Champions of Strongest Pullers.
C．Super-efficiency: Secrets of Insect Cooperation.
D．Super-efficiency: Myths of Group Performance.
D
I am a nature writer. I like to think that I have a fairly solid sort of relationship with the more-than-human world: I watch birds, I pick up frogs, I help my kids find beetles under logs. I think nature is complicated, marvellous and perfectly beautiful. But never once in my life have I considered it sacred (神圣的), and never once would it have occurred to me to consider my relationship with nature to be “spiritual”. Current trends make the disquieting claim that higher levels of “nature connectedness” is linked with “greater spirituality” and a doubt about “science over faith”.
I believe this romanticized view misses nature’s true essence. Many people today connect with nature not by exploring deep woods or high hills directly, but through books and nature writing. This is acceptable because modern life is busy, and reading allows us to be “transported to deep woods or high hills by ink marks on wood paper”. However, the real issue is what we think we are connecting with. Nature is not a fantasy or a simple story; it exists on the same ordinary planet as us, still fascinating and awe-inspiring.
Some nature writers suggest we learn moral lessons from nature, like resilience (韧性) from grass or how to stick together from moss. But I warn against this simplistic view. Nature also shows harsh realities, such as the constant struggle for survival. Relying on nature for moral guidance can be misleading. Instead, “wise humanism consists of finding our own lessons among ourselves,” meaning we should seek wisdom from human experience and shared values.
I hope that nature writing will continue to develop, embracing more complexity and diverse perspectives. I believe it should reflect the living, breathing world and our place in it, including interactions with other humans from different backgrounds. By doing so, nature writing can offer a richer, more realistic understanding of both nature and ourselves, keeping pace with the ever-changing world.
12. What does the underlined word “disquieting” in paragraph 1 mean
A．annoying
B．inspiring
C．troubling
D．surprising
13. What can we learn about “romanticized view” in paragraph 2
A．It captures the essence of nature.
B．It values science over spirituality.
C．It sees nature as perfectly beautiful.
D．It treats nature as sacred and spiritual.
14. What is the author’s main criticism of some nature writers
A．They accept nature’s harsh realities.
B．They oversimplify nature’s lessons.
C．They seek wisdom from human values.
D．They rely too much on personal experience.
15. What does the author think of future nature writing
A．Simplify nature for easy reading.
B．Avoid interactions between people.
C．Focus on personal spiritual growth.
D．Present a complex and inclusive view.
七选五
I used to think solo (独自的) travel would be sad for me. I might see beautiful scenery, but it meant nothing if I had no one to look at it with. Well, that’s just not true. According to Hilton’s 2026 travel trends report, 25% of the travelers surveyed plan to travel alone this year. ___16___ Maybe you’re seeking a break, an adventure, or like me, simply some time away from your familiar daily life. Here’s how to plan a solo trip.
Firstly, it is recommended that first-time solo travelers start small. ___17___ See if you can just have a beach day by yourself. Or take a day trip and go to a place you’ve never been before. Explore on your own. Then maybe build up to a weekend trip.
Besides, just be smart about where you choose to go. ___18___ Once you’re ready to head off to another country solo, the best thing to do is go somewhere that’s English speaking or that speaks whatever languages that you know.
___19___ Do you want to sign up for a group retreat, something like yoga or surfing Or would you prefer to act totally on your own and improvise (即兴发挥) when it comes to activities From there, aim for somewhere that’s easy to navigate and already sees locals and travelers alike.
Discomfort or loneliness can sometimes show up in solo travel. That’s Okay. ___20___ When you develop bonds with strangers, new friends and even yourself, you are never truly alone. Best of all, the connections can inform and serve your home life in the most valuable ways.
A．Try to make connections.
B．Land on a destination that suits you.
C．Remember to plan your travel in advance.
D．A solo trip can bring far more to you than you think.
E．You should also take a close look at what you actually want.
F．Of course, people’s reasons for solo travel are wide-ranging.
G．You can try out some solo mini trips close to your home first.
16.__________ 17.__________ 18.__________ 19.__________ 20.__________
二、完形填空
There’s a quiet lane in London’s Camden where passers-by often take several photos. Sharing space with elegant cafes and world-class bars, a tiny fruit and vegetable ___21___ seems to have been transported from a country road far away. But what makes it even more ___22___ is that payment is on the honor system — customers just throw coins into an old mailbox — and most of the items on offer are ___23___ at 1 in a neighborhood where fresh food usually goes for much, much more.
The stand owner with a heart of ___24___ — a Chinese immigrant in her 50s who runs it alone — is ___25___ seen by her grateful customers. Lena Wong ___26___ before dawn to prepare to work in her small plot (小块地) in Enfield, outside London. Depending on the season, she’ll ___27___ onions, eggplant, green peppers, etc. And she works several overnight ___28___ every week at a nursing home to add to her and her husband’s ___29___ incomes.
All this started one day as she was selling ___30___ in Enfield, and a young customer said that he barely earned enough to buy food. “I ___31___ the idea of young people walking around hungry,” Lena Wong said, “I want young people to feel that they’re ___32___ and that not everyone only cares about himself. I want to give young people a helping hand.”
Sometimes, when she arrives late in the day, customers get a chance to thank her ___33___. In return, she’s fond of offering botanical sayings that she collected from a life that has had its share of both ___34___ and pain. “Even in a field full of weeds,” Lena Wong likes to say, “you can grow something — if you put in the ___35___.”
21. A．store B．stand C．supermarket D．section
22. A．awful B．awkward C．remarkable D．ordinary
23. A．priced B．prized C．rewarded D．awarded
24. A．value B．diamond C．silver D．gold
25. A．rarely B．often C．regularly D．never
26. A．sleeps B．cares C．rises D．rests
27. A．harvest B．receive C．gain D．achieve
28. A．changes B．duties C．shifts D．roles
29. A．modest B．worthless C．decent D．sufficient
30. A．goods B．food C．produce D．snacks
31. A．recall B．embrace C．get D．hate
32. A．educated B．treasured C．criticized D．praised
33. A．in person B．in detail C．in part D．in line
34. A．joy B．awe C．ease D．tension
35. A．time B．effort C．strength D．innovation
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese tea culture, ___36___ (date) back thousands of years, is one of the most precious legacies of Chinese civilization. It is widely believed that tea ___37___ (discover) by Shennong, a legendary ruler in ancient China, over 5,000 years ago — he once tasted different herbs to cure people’s illnesses, and tea was one of the most useful ones.
Initially, tea was used ___38___ a medicinal drink to relieve pain and improve health. Not until the Tang Dynasty did it become a popular beverage among ordinary people; ___39___ (it) popularity even spread to the royal court. During the Song Dynasty, tea culture developed fast, with elegant tea ceremonies and cozy tea houses springing up, ___40___ people gathered to enjoy tea and chat.
Nowadays, tea plays ___41___ important role in Chinese people’s daily life. It serves as a way to show respect to elders, welcome guests and express friendship. Different regions in China have their own unique tea cultures and ___42___ (variety) of tea, such as Longjing green tea, Qimen black tea and Tieguanyin oolong tea, each with special flavor.
Chinese tea customs ___43___ (influence) neighboring countries like Japan and South Korea for centuries, which has made Chinese tea culture known worldwide. Drinking tea is not only a healthy habit ___44___ a bridge that connects China with the rest of the world, ___45___ (carry) the wisdom and kindness of Chinese people.
36.__________ 37.__________ 38.__________ 39.__________ 40.__________
41.__________ 42.__________ 43.__________ 44.__________ 45.__________
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语广播站计划推出一档新节目“遗产保护每周谈”（Heritage Weekly）。请你给栏目负责人Mr. Smith写一封邮件。内容包含：
1．你的看法；
2．你的建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Alan walked home slowly after volleyball practice, his shoulders slumped (耷拉) under the weight of disappointment. The evening sun cast long shadows on the quiet street, but Alan barely noticed. His sports bag felt heavier than usual, each step echoing the coach’s words from earlier that day — the list for the next match was posted, and Alan’s name was missing. A deep sense of loss filled his heart, tightening his chest. He remembered his father, a passionate volleyball player in his youth, who had spent countless evenings in their backyard, patiently practising serves (发球) and spikes (扣球) with him since childhood. The thought of letting his father down was unacceptable, and Alan replayed those memories.
Lost in these sad thoughts, Alan wasn’t watching his path. He rounded a corner and walked straight into someone, stumbling (踉跄) slightly. It was Mia, a friendly girl from his class. Instead of getting angry, Mia simply smiled. “You seem quite worried,” she said. “Sorry,” Alan said in a low voice and began to share his problem. Mia listened carefully. “You hit the ball really hard,” Mia said, “Please watch the game closely. Use your head, not just your body.”
The next afternoon, the school hall was full of the sounds of the big match. Alan sat quietly on the bench, hoping for a chance to play. His team was struggling. When a teammate got injured, the coach called, “Alan, get in and play now!” Finally, the chance came.
Nervously, Alan stepped onto the court. The game was at match point for the other team. Alan felt worried until he thought of Mia’s words: “Watch and think.” He took a deep breath. Then, he watched the server closely. And when the ball was served, Alan was ready. He passed perfectly, and after a good performance, he scored a point: 24:24!
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
He focused, watching every move of the opposing team nervously.
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Paragraph 2:
After celebrating, his father and Mia came over.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.D 2.B 3.C
4.D 5.B 6.B 7.A
8.B 9.D 10.C 11.A
12.C 13.D 14.B 15.D
七选五：16.F 17.G 18.B 19.E 20.A
完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.A 24.D 25.B 26.C 27.A 28.C 29.A 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.A 34.A 35.B
语法填空
36.dating
37.was discovered
38.as
39.its
40.where
41.an
42.varieties
43.have influenced
44.but
45.carrying
书信写作范文
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m writing to express my opinions about the new program Heritage Weekly. I think it is extremely meaningful because it helps us know more about cultural heritage and raise our awareness of protection.
I have two suggestions. First, invite experts to share stories behind heritage relics. Second, hold short quizzes after each broadcast to encourage students to take part.
Hope my advice will be helpful to you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Paragraph 1:
He focused, watching every move of the opposing team nervously. He quickly found out their weak point: they always rushed forward to block after serving. When the rival served again, Alan didn’t hit the ball hard directly. Instead, he gently tipped it to the empty back corner of their court. The opponents failed to catch up and missed the ball. Our team won the match! Wild cheers burst out all over the hall. Alan’s teammates surrounded him and patted his shoulders to praise his smart play.
Paragraph 2:
After celebrating, his father and Mia came over. His father’s eyes were bright with pride. He told Alan he was not only proud of the winning point but also proud that Alan learned to think calmly under pressure. Mia smiled and said she knew Alan would make full use of his brain. Alan realized that failure didn’t mean everything. Sometimes losing the qualification list taught him a more valuable lesson: strength plus wisdom creates real success.

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